Safety
Page GB-9
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Cleaning and user maintenance may
not be performed by children without
supervision.
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Children must not be allowed to play
with the appliance.
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Make sure children do not have unsu-
pervised access to the appliance.
Risks when dealing with fridge
and freezer appliances
Fire hazard!
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to fi re and property damage.
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Only connect the appliance to a prop-
erly installed and earthed electric
socket.
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Do not connect to a multi-socket ex-
tension cable or a multi-socket plug.
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To ensure adequate air circulation, do
not close the ventilation openings in
the appliance housing.
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Do not place the appliance directly
against the wall. Adhere to minimum
distances (see „Choosing a suitable
location“ on page GB-17).
Risk of injury!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in injury.
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The appliance is heavy and bulky.
Seek the help of another person when
moving the appliance and changing
the door hinges.
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Check that entry route and instal-
lation location are free of obstacles
(e.g. closed doors or objects lying on
the fl oor).
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Wear protective gloves when moving/
installing the appliance and chang-
ing the door hinges.
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Bases, doors, etc. must not be used as
steps or for support purposes.
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Do not place any heavy objects on
the appliance.
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Take care to prevent the risk of trip-
ping when laying the mains cord.
The appliance may not operate proper-
ly if exposed to low ambient tempera-
tures for extended periods of time. This
can then lead to an increase in temper-
ature inside the appliance.
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Always abide by the prescribed ambi-
ent temperature (see corresponding
product data sheet at the end of this
user manual).
NOTICE
Risk of damage
If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, lubricant from the com-
pressor may get into the cooling circuit.
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Do not tilt the appliance more than
45° or lay it on its side.
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Allow the cooling unit to stand up-
right for 2 hours before start-up. The
lubricant will fl ow back into the com-
pressor during this time.
Improper handling of the appliance
can lead to property damage.
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Do not use the door to pull or lift the
appliance.
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The appliance must only be placed
on a level and fi rm surface. The sur-
face must be strong enough to sup-
port the appliance’s weight when ful-
ly laden.